It was just as well that I had Paté Paté as back-up, given that my original plan to visit Noma fell through. I mean, who would've thought that you'd need to reserve a table on a school night? For God's sake, you'd think Noma has pretensions to be the best restaurant in the world! (note to slow people, I am taking the piss).
There's not much to say about simple dishes like two terrines w/pickles and roast veal w/borlotti beans & salsa verde. Suffice to say they were of high quality and perfectly executed. The terrines were at room temperature, which I much prefer to the 'straight from the fridge' chill that afflicts many inferior versions. The veal was perfectly done, with a nice crust on the outside whilst still tender within. If I'm being honest, the beans got a bit samey after a while but I adored the salsa verde, as it added a tart quality to this dish. Portions were very generous so there was (sadly) no room for dessert.
I also liked the fact that I could eat at the bar (I was on solo business dining detail) and drink decent wine by the glass. The ambience was excellent, and the boho-chic vibe just erred on the right side of not being hipster-toss. It isn't cheap but then again few things are in Copenhagen, a city that makes London seem good value. In short, highly recommended.
Thanks again, @meemalee - I've finally come round to loving Twitter! Oh, and one more thing, apologies to Stanley Kubrick.
Paté Paté, Slagterboderne 1, 1716 Copenhagen, Denmark
(Tel +45-3969-5557)
So glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteThe restaurant sign is hilarious :)
meemalee - thanks again for the tip. This was the best meal I had on my recent visit to Copenhagen.
ReplyDeleteI knew Twitter would get you in the end! Ps it was three years ago before it was No 1 in the world etc but I actually tried to reserve Noma one day in advance - not a hope in hell.
ReplyDeleteGChick - Twitter did get me in the end! I'm a bit of a contrary sod but even I want to get to Noma one day!
ReplyDeleteI still can't believe you're on twitter but YOU SEE? See how helpful it is!! :D
ReplyDeleteI quite often find Twitter a great resource for restaurant or coffee tips on far flung travels or when wandering around suburbs of London I have no idea about!
ReplyDeletecatty & GDiva - I'm finding Twitter very useful, as you can see from this post! And I can also keep in touch with my fave Aussie bloggers (you two and Gourmet Chick) especially as you are or will be down under!
ReplyDeleteHurrah for Twitter - and that food looks pretty good too, simple and well prepared. Like meemalee, I am loving the sign.
ReplyDeleteGworm - more than anyone else, you are responsible for me joining the ranks of Twitter!
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